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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Caracalla PART MAX PONT TR P V
202 year| Silver | 3.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 202 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273111 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two captives, seated back to back, mourning, left and right of central trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PART MAX PONT TR P V
Translation:
Parthicus Maximus, Pontifex [Maximus], Tribunicia Potestate Quinta.
The greatest conqueror of the Parthians, [high] priest, holder of tribunician power for the fifth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.343–3.63 g;Diameter varies: 18.5–19.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Caracalla (PART MAX PONT TR P V) (202) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek imagery. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts the Roman emperor Caracalla, while the reverse (back) side features the Greek goddess Athena. This blending of cultural influences reflects the multicultural nature of the Roman Empire during its time.
